A proposed bill for a label which would identify products as “Made In California” is being presented in the California state legislature. Consumers will be able to identify products made in California which is a great advantage for buying local. Read The Whole Story Here

We’re always so happy to welcome another great Los Angeles business and thanks to our friends at LA Weekly we learned that a new brewery has come to town. Smog City Brewing Company in Torrance is starting off the summer right and ready to brew its award winning beers at its newly built facility in Torrance. Keep your eye on them, we know we’ll be paying them a visit as soon as their doors open. Read the LA Weekly article here.

Today we had the pleasure of meeting Raphael, the owner of “Made In LA”, a manufacturer of quality crafted leather bracelets that are designed and made right here in Los Angeles California. The style is sexy, chic and very Californian if we do say so ourselves. I got the “Matador” bracelet and it feels like a little piece of bohemian heaven wrapped around my wrist. My summer style just got a major upgrade. It’s made of fine quality leather, really beautiful and best of all its made locally by our new friend and neighbor here in L.A.

With all the great choices we have here in L.A. its now easier than ever to buy local when it comes to holiday gifts. L.A. manufacturers love your business and you will love supporting your local community by keeping your dollars close to home. Here are a few of our favorite choices for gifts made by our neighbors right here in Los Angeles.

CHIVAS SKINCARE

You’ll love these hand milled goat milk soaps made with care by our friends at Chivas. Local herbs and goat milk straight from their family farm and fair trade ingredients make these soaps simply the best. Fragrant and great for the skin, give Chivas soaps as a gift or buy some just for yourself.

SKULLDUGGERY

Cast & Paint Kits are great gifts for the kids. Get the creative juices flowing with Bead Sets, Chalk Kits, or Movie Monsters. These kits will keep kids and adults busy spending time together on fun and simple projects. Casting and painting is a great artistic outlet and fun for everyone in the family.

ZHENA’S GYPSY TEA

Aromatic and flavorful fair trade tea brought to you by our local favorite. Zhena’s Gypsy Teas are skillfully blended with the finest tea leaves, herbs, flowers and spices. Zhena’s offers a variety of teas to sooth and stimulate. Loose teas and individual sachets packaged in beautiful tins are great for gift giving.

B GREEN APPAREL

Organic Cotton Basics by Bgreen Apparel are great stocking stuffers. Give the gift of comfort with soft quality crafted underwear and tee shirts made locally. You will love the look and feel of Bgreen products and enjoy knowing you’re supporting this great local business.

Los Angeles has long been a city known for its support of the arts. L.A. is ever adding to the beautiful and modern art in our outdoor environment and the public spaces we frequent everyday. L.A. City Metro has long incorporated art into their public transit spaces and now is adding more spaces to that list, Orange Line stations. The art installments are reflective of the historical and cultural influence unique to each location.